1.- New Zealand
Waitomo, a village in the center of New Zealand, has an extensive cave system covering more than 60 miles of underground passages, waterways and caverns. Paparoa National Park offers a underground rafting adventure as excited as Waitomo. Not to mention that on the southern islands you will find many companies specializing in rafting tours for all levels. Departing from the city of Queenstown for example, known for its adrenaline seekers population you will be able to discover the untouched beauties of New Zeeland…. A must!

2.- Zambia/Zimbabwe
The Zambezi River is one of the main attrations to experience rafting. It is an 80-mile river stretching from Victoria Falls to Lake Kariba. You will encounter ten of the world's biggest rapids including the famous Number 5.

3.Austria:
Many Austrian rivers offer you some of the best rafting worldwide with an amazing scenic touch to the trip. From easy to more advanced all enthusiastic rafters will find what they are looking for in Austria. Tirol, one of the most beautifull and protected areas in the Alps will blow your mind away when it comes to nature and peacefull experiences…

4.France:
Verdon area, a land of delicate scents and sunny landscapes; a world of magic where water and rocks blend according to the mysterious alchemy of nature.

5.- Arizona
The Grand Canyon is America's hottest river experience. There are 161 named rapids in this area going through spectacular views. The river has at least 225 miles going downriver. Lava Falls, Crystal or Horn Creek are amoung the best destinations in Arizona.

6.- West Virginia
The Upper Yough and Gauley Rivers will be the place for those of you looking fotr the challenge of class IV and class V rapids. These rivers have steep drops and narrow passageswhich required you to be an expert in the field.

7.- Idaho
The Selway and Bitterrot Wilderness Area, are Idaho's paradise for this sport. If you are looking for white water and wilderness, this is the place to go. You will descend over 50 miles through steep canyons and alongside riverbanks. Along the way, you will see bears, moose but very few humans.

8.- California
The American River is the most famous rafting river in California. This river is dicided into three sections; South, Middle and North Folk. The South Folk is for beginners with more than 50 Class II & III rapids. The Middle Fork is tougher with Class iii & IV rapids. And for the ultimate rafting experience, The North Folk, being for experts only, has continuous Class V rapids.

9.- Costa Rica
There are four major rivers in Costa Rica offering world class rapids; Reventazon, Chirripo, Rio General and Pacuare. Reventazon is the most challenging rafting river in Costa Rica dropping more than 100 feet per mile in the first three miles. The Chirripo has 50 miles of rapids and waterfalls. The Rio General will be the best choice if you are looking for a family vacation since few of the rapids exceed Class III. Pacuare is the second best choice for a challenge experience since the rapids are Class IV and Class V.

10.- Chile
The Futaleufu River in Chile is one of the most challenging rafting river canyons in the world. It has almost 40 major Class IV and Class V drops some as long as a mile. Unfortunately, The Chilean Electric Company Endessa, wants to tap the river's flow for a major hydroelectric project.